Richard Fruci, 76, died on July 29, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at Hope Hospice in Providence, Rhode Island.

Born in Norwood, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Yolanda Fruci-Johnson (Ottoviani) and Frank Fruci. He was blessed with three children; Derrick Miller and his wife Heather, Shannan Fruci-Martins and her husband Kevin, and Stacey Tomkinson and her husband Michael. He also leaves behind his significant other, Karen Fisher.

Richard will be missed by his siblings Francis, John and Charles Fruci. He was also the brother to the late Annette Fruci and Joanne Campisano.

Richard will also be missed by his six grandchildren; Caroline Miller, Avelia Miller, Leora Martins, Kellen Martins, Dylan Tomkinson and Jacob Tomkinson.

Richard was a good man who loved to fish, go to the beach, and be with his grandchildren. He was a huge sports fan and followed all the local Boston teams, especially the Red Sox. He would never miss a game.

Due to Richard's wishes, services will be private.